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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1941

Page

6

Plan Program for Church Retreat at Eicher

The Nobles report plans for a June church retreat at Eicher and notes on forming the young people's retreat program. Also included are social updates from Noble and Washington families, birthday celebrations for Roy Frey and Roy Frey family, and visits with friends. Dr Graber suffers a stroke with hopes for improvement. multiple local residents visit and host guests in Washington and Wayland.

J. A. Frey Noble Welty Laurrn Graber Eicher Church Dan Noble Washington Sam Noble Glen Roth Roy Floyd Reshley Edward Wilma Westen Larry D. F Olds Everette Weston Graber Barbara Schlatter Effie Sharp John C. Roth Emery Wenger Everette Wester

Ten Million Unemployed Census Count Reported

The 1940 census shows ten million Americans without jobs. The figure underscores nationwide unemployment levels and prompts discussions on relief efforts and economic policy. Major cities and states report varied impacts, with manufacturing and service sectors affected.

Supper Guests Include Reshley and Richard Family

Monday evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Reshley Edward of Olds and Mr. and Mrs. D TM Richard and Roger for a social supper following a county gathering.

Floyd Reshley Edward of Olds Richard and Roger

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Monthly Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard are listed with a telephone contact.

Washington Lodge Ave A. M Lee Holland W. M A. W. Yard

Celeste's Whines 8 and a Family Plot Unfolds

Virginia endures Celeste's demanding nature as Celeste schemes to charm a rich fiancé. A twist reveals Bill Thomas, a former friend, is the unexpected heir worth $100,600, exposing Celeste's manipulation and freeing Virginia to a hopeful future with Bill.

Homecoming Sparks Old Ties and New Resolve

Laura returns from California to her parents in a small town with her child. She confronts memories of Jack and the danger that kept them apart, while Lew the local lawyer and her parents tempt her to stay. A news item about John Brown’s crime and death echoes the tension as Laura plans five years in Heaven before a possible farewell.

Laura California Lew Laurie Mummy Heaven Jack John Brown Los Angeles John Browns San Quentin

California Limited Schedule Message

Daily arrivals list three trains with stop times at 3:57 p m for Golden State Limited No 3 regular stop and 11:30 p m for Local No 1 regular stop plus No 43 Californian daily schedule noted.

Golden State Limited Californian California C. F Anderson Kansas City-Davenport Southwest Limited W.C. Bell Ageny

School Teacher General Harbord Led Marines in Maine Era

General James G. Harbord, famed for commanding U S Marines aboard the USS Maine, once worked as a school teacher. His early career reflects a turn from teaching to high command in naval history.

James G. Harbord United States Marines Maine

Grand Coulee Dam Nears Completion on Columbia River

The world’s largest man-made structure, Grand Coulee dam, approaches completion on the Columbia River in Washington, showcasing unprecedented scale and engineering achievement.

Grand Coulee Dam Columbia River Washington

Oldest Passenger Aboard S. S. Goncalo Valho Arrives

The oldest traveler, 79-year-old Senora Claudeira de Jesus Oliveria, reached Brooklyn from Portugal aboard the S. S. Goncalo Valho. A Madeira native, she heads to Massachusetts to live with her daughter.

S. S. Goncalo

Potluck Dinner Hosts Meet of Sunday School Class

Ainsworth May 12 The ladies of Mrs. Anna's Sunday school class met with Mrs. J K Freeland for a pot luck dinner and class party. There were eighteen present. Mrs. Ralph Young was a guest. The afternoon hours were spent visiting.

Ainsworth Anna J. K. Freeland Ralph Young

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